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Keweenaw Bucket List

BAIT and TACKLE
When you need bait and tackle to take on the monster walleyes of Lake Superior, head to Hancock and visit Freeman’s Firearms. Pick up our favorite lures, RJ Lures, while you’re there.

BAKERY
You will leave The Jam Pot in Eagle Harbor a changed person. Try their molasses cookies, homemade caramels, and basically as much as your sweet-tooth can muster.

BBQ
Good BBQ exists in the North. It’s at The Fitz. Also try their raspberry pie . . . you’re welcome.

BEACHES
When the wind is just right, there’s nothing better than Misery Bay on a hot Upper Peninsula day. Clear, blue water as far as the eye can see! In the Keweenaw, Great Sand Bay is a gorgeous spot (with decent public bathrooms).

BERRIES
What is summer without fresh-picked berries? We pick strawberries at Ohtonen’s, Crane’s, and Niemela Farms, and blueberries at Gierke Blueberry Farm (all located in Chassell).

BIKING
600+ acres to ride, hike, run, or ski at the Michigan Tech Trails adjacent to the University’s campus.

BOWLING
Perfect for a rainy summer day or night, visit the MineShaft for bowling and arcade fun.

BOAT/MOTOR RENTALSSuperior Rent-All has been renting boats and motors to Chassell Bay Cottages guests for years.

BREAKFAST
The Suomi Café in Houghton or The Kaleva Café in Hancock. Our kids love the pannukakku and blueberry pancakes. Also try Gemignani’s Sunday brunch (strawberry and cream cheese-filled crepes!).

BURGERS
If you’ve never had blueberry ketchup, then you need to try Racers Burger Bistro in Hancock (where you’ve probably also never had a grass-fed burger on a brioche bun!)

COFFEE
It’s vacation, but you still need coffee. If you head to Calumet, Café Rosetta not only has yummy French-press, but frittata, parfaits, and other healthy, organic fair. In downtown Houghton, there’s Michigan-based Biggby Coffee. And when we’re feeling magical, we drive over to Hancock for “Magic Coffee” at K.C. Bonker’s (it’s really Bulletproof Coffee with coconut oil!).

GOLFPortage Lake Golf Course is one of the oldest links in Michigan and is just a few miles from Chassell Bay Cottages. Calumet Golf Course another 20 minutes north.

GROCERIES
We don’t have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but we do have the Keweenaw Co-op. We think it’s even better. (Need not be a member to shop.)

MAPLE SYRUP
Bring home a sweet souvenir. Niemela Family Farm in Chassell bottles the best grade-B maple syrup. We go through three gallons a year!

MINI GOLF
If you head up to Copper Harbor, be sure to visit Into the Woods mini golf. The landscaping and beautiful plants and flowers are very impressive!

PASTIES
For delicious Copper Country pasties and even unique varieties like Philly Cheesesteak, visit Roy’s Pasties and Bakery along the waterfront in Houghton. You’ll find Roy’s to be fresh, clean, and yummy! Across the pond (Hancock), check out Amy J’s Pasties and Bake Shop—as cute as it is delicious and authentic.

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS
Have a math whiz in the family? Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs inspire excitement in science, technology, engineering, and math. Stay at Chassell Bay Cottages while they get a pre-college experience of a lifetime.

TOYS
When your kids have had enough sun, visit the fun and friendly staff of K.C. Bonker’s in downtown Hancock. Sit awhile and rediscover blast-from-the-past toys and games.

URGENT MEDICAL CARE
Visit Express Care in Houghton for non-emergencies and UP Health System Portage in Hancock for serious illnesses or injuries.